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Principled pluralism is needed today

If I could do away with one secular conceit, it would be that “religious belief is fine, as long as it is kept private” The assumptions behind that statement are baffling to...

The changing nature of gay

WINNIPEG (CUP) — When an out homosexual character on a prime-time sitcom exclaims, “Can you have him paint us something a little less gay” it sounds like being gay isn’t...

Letter of the week: March 10, 2010

This letter has been selected by the editor to offer commentary on the role of a students’ union The letter was in response to the March 3 article “Stage two completed in...

Save heritage building

Re: “Prof struggles to defend heritage buildings,” March 3 As a former student at Wilfrid Laurier University and a present instructional assistant at WLU, I’m writing to...

Snow babe is sexist

Re: “Naked snow woman is not controversial,” March 3  I feel that the editorial board has shown ambivalence to the legitimate concerns regarding the “snow babe”...

Your 20s are for yourself

When was the last time you went on Facebook, creeped photos and took note of how many people from your high school have children, are pregnant, are married or are engaged The...